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When Alec Stewart scored a century in his 100th Test, the sheer length of the standing ovation from a packed Old Trafford crowd confirmed that he had already become a national institution. He went on …

Aubrey’s are proud to present the authoritative and complete archive for the London Marathon for the last ten years. Aubrey’s Official Register of London Marathon Runners contains the certified names …

This is the comprehensive collection of sport’s strangest terms encountered in the 50-year career of one of British sport’s greatest sages.Have you ever flashed at a googly in the corridor of uncertai …

A title in this series of interactive solo or two player gamebooks featuring the most popular sport in the world – soccer. Learn the tricks and tactics of the game and lead your team to victory! Ages …

For 25 years Peter Baxter toured the world for the BBC, producing and commentating on Test Match Special from India and Pakistan to New Zealand and the West Indies. Drawing extensively on his tour dia …

No one likes Millwall. They don’t care. But what does it really take to be a part of this team, or a supporter? A British Sports Books Awards 2011 nominee, Michael Calvin’s Family provides a unique gl …

Did you know that Estonia once managed to beat Scotland without even turning up? That the Cote d’Ivoire has the most expensive team? And why Dutch defender Winston Bograde is paid twice what Real Madr …

Common wisdom decrees that sport has an overwhelmingly positive influence on our civilisation. It’s good for your health, builds character, unites nations and generates peace and love and understandin …

From Zeros to Heroes follows the England squad around France as they create the most unlikely success story in sport for years, all borne out in perhaps the greatest Rugby World Cup ever staged. In Au …

“Sport Psychology: A Practical Guide” by Dr Arnold LeUnes will help you become fitter and stronger, achieve your goals and enjoy exercise, with proven, expert techniques. It’s full of practical tips t …

Bob Wilson’s “Life in The Beautiful Game” sees the Arsenal legend and veteran BBC presenter takes a long and personal look back at a sport that has kept him busy in one form or another for over half a …

El Pibe de Oro. The Golden Boy. Diego Maradona’s unwaning shadow looms large over world football. In 2007 the brilliant Argentine chose Lionel Messi as his successor to the famous No. 10 shirt. But yo …

Lionel Messi, Neymar Júnior and Cristiano Ronaldo have risen from humble beginnings in Argentina, Brazil and Portugal to rank among the most exciting talents football has ever seen. Now Luca Caioli, a …

This inside story of the Lions in South Africa will preserve the memories of the millions of fans who follow the tour in the press, on Sky and at the games themselves. A Lions tour is the pinnacle in …

From the author of the bestselling Torres and Messi, a revealing new biography of Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo. When a young Portuguese player with sublime abilities arrived at Manchester United in …

Veteran presenter and football legend Bob Wilson conducts another engaging romp through sport’s more colourful terminology. Why is fighting in a square ring with strange gloves on called boxing? Why i …

This is a lavish, full-colour exploration of the Scottish town whose name is synonymous with golf. St Andrews – once Scotland’s greatest city, the cradle of its religion and the birthplace of its firs …